as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
a poem in which a medieval knight encounters a mysterious beauty in a darkened delve
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Recent Examples of delve
ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Bloomer will delve into the story and inspiration behind each of the winning entries, including those of the overall winner, who will walk away with the £10,000 ($13,540) grand prize.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Next week, the former New York Times media reporter Ravi Somaiya is launching Bungalow, a project promising to delve deep into stories outside of the daily (and sometimes hourly) news cycle.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Henry’s Shocking Discovery Irvine is no stranger to playing World War I veterans, having starred in Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse, but Blood of My Blood has afforded him an opportunity to delve further into the long-term effects of PTSD on former soldiers.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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The fact that Earhart started out as Putnam's mistress contradicted Shapiro's early squeaky-clean image of Earhart and drove her to delve deeper into the life of this extraordinary woman.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Bloomer will delve into the story and inspiration behind each of the winning entries, including those of the overall winner, who will walk away with the £10,000 ($13,540) grand prize.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Next week, the former New York Times media reporter Ravi Somaiya is launching Bungalow, a project promising to delve deep into stories outside of the daily (and sometimes hourly) news cycle.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Henry’s Shocking Discovery Irvine is no stranger to playing World War I veterans, having starred in Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse, but Blood of My Blood has afforded him an opportunity to delve further into the long-term effects of PTSD on former soldiers.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve
Noun
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Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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His most recent film for Amazon was Thirteen Lives, which told the incredible rescue of the youth soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His aristocratic tastes are reflected in his various building projects, the remains of which have been excavated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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After being granted a license to excavate at the temple in 2004, Martínez and her team uncovered a piece of blue glass in 2005.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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With a cool, constant temperature of 54 degrees, the caverns are a perfect year-round adventure.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.—
Katie Chang,
AFAR Media,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Caught in a toughness-testing Sunday afternoon brawl with the Raiders, the Bears dug deep and showed the resilience and survival instincts to claw out a win.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Use a potato fork or shovel to loosen soil all around the clump, working at least 1 foot away from the main stem.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Strong obliques stabilize your trunk during single-leg movements and help transfer force from your lower body to your upper body — essential in sports like tennis, baseball and golf, but just as important when raking leaves, shoveling snow or carrying groceries.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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